THE PRINCE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12084, 23 June 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE.

United Press Association—Bv Elec trie Telegraph—Copyright. Syndey, June 22

After attending a luncheon given by representatives of -returned soldiers and sailors, the Prince, in cold dull,weather, and in the presence of about 50,000 people, inspected ten thousand returned soldiers and sailors, including Imperial units, the Now Zealand expeditionary force, and the South African war veterans, in Centennial Park. Special provision was made for disabled men and the fallen to participate It proved one of the most inspiriting and popular functions of the visit The march past the saluting base took an hour. At one stage it was necessary to withdraw a body of police and returned soldiers from the parade i_u order to keep back the crowd, which broke the barriers in efforts to get close to the Prince. The longer His Royal Highness stays the greater becomes his popularity with the public. His return from Canberra drew an enormous and enthusiastic crowd to the Central Railway Station. Beyond general announcements, details of his movements are kept quiet, yet crowds gather along any route he is likely to travel, o:c the off chance of securing another view and giving an additional cheer for the Royal visitor. His boyish manner and democratic and sportsmanlike adaption to all sorts of circumstances have abidingly won the hearts of Australians, The general verdict of the man in the street is, “He’s a dear.’’ To-night the Prince attended a gala performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre, going Borough packed streets to a packed house.